A biography for Henrikh Mkhitaryanhasn’t been written yet.
“I never give up when I encounter obstacles in my way. I just continue going until I reach my career objectives.”
“When I watched the Premier League on the telly, I didn't expect it to be that hard. The opponents are all physically strong, real athletes. It wasn't like that in Germany. You must be prepared for it. But I prepared myself for it.”
“Tactics are just a part of football because the players are playing.”
“Coming to Manchester, maybe I didn't show all my potential, but in every game, I'm trying to do my best because it's very important for me, the fans, and the club. Maybe in some games it doesn't work, but I still keep working and trying to improve.”
“It is not only about being technically good, it is all about giving your heart for the club, giving your best.”
“I didn't know it, but my father had a brain tumour. Everything happened very fast. Within a year, he was gone. Because I was so young, I didn't completely understand the concept of death.”
“I think the most important thing is to play to help the team, winning the games - that is the main thing for me.”
“I was always taught by my father to challenge myself and to continue to evolve in my career, and I saw the move to Manchester United as an opportunity to grow as a player and as a person.”
“I dreamed of being like Kaka, and Brazil was the home of that creative style, which the Brazilians call ginga.”
“When your dreams are close to coming true, it does not feel real at first.”
“By the time I was 10 years old, my entire life was football. Training, reading, watching, even playing football on PlayStation. I was totally focused on it. I especially loved the creative players - the maestros.”
“When we're leading during the game, we have to squeeze the opponent.”
“I'm trying to do everything with my family members, my friends, who are watching me every day, every game I am playing, so they are trying to help me to say what I did wrong and what I did well, and I try to improve myself.”
“Different managers give confidence in different ways. Some by hugging, others by talking or having conversations.”
“In the '80s, before I was born, my dad played in the old Soviet Top League in our home country of Armenia. He was a small but very quick striker. 'Soviet Soldier' magazine actually honoured him with its 'Knight of Attack' award in 1984.”
“Not so many Armenian players are given the chance to play in the Champions League, and this is really important for me, because I want to do everything to impress the children who are watching me playing.”
“The most important competition is always the next match.”
“I went a long way to play for Manchester United, so nothing will prevent me from achieving my dream.”
“For Manchest United, every cup is very important. A trophy is a trophy.”
“I went a long way to play in Manchester United, so nothing will prevent me from achieving my dream.”